Dictionary Entry
device
Part of SpeechnounPronunciation/dəˈvaɪs/Word FrequencyNot availableCurriculum FrequencyLess common (1)Any piece of equipment made for a particular purpose, especially a mechanical or electrical one.
In a Sentence
“There are a number of household devices in a kitchen such as a dishwasher, a garbage disposal, or an electric can opener.”
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